Seahawks Senior Bowl notes: Focus on the trenches, plus a few standout skill players
1 year, 10 months ago

Seahawks Senior Bowl notes: Focus on the trenches, plus a few standout skill players

New York Times  

MOBILE, Ala. — The Seahawks have reached the point in the offseason where their primary focus is finding out which college prospects can fill their many holes on both sides of the ball this spring, as they try to build a championship contender in 2023. After watching players from the National and American teams practice for two hours apiece on Tuesday, here are my initial takeaways: No top prospects in attendance The Seahawks have 10 picks in the 2023 draft. Wilson is considered by many to be the second-best edge rusher in the 2023 draft behind Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. Dane Brugler of The Athletic had Seattle drafting Wilson with the No. pic.twitter.com/E36eRH8ewH — Dane Brugler February 1, 2023 No Wilson and no Levis means the players on the Seahawks’ radar during the week of Senior Bowl practices will be guys they can land with pick No. Collier and Dee Eskridge — Seattle’s top picks in the 2018, 2019 and 2021 drafts — were all Senior Bowl participants, as were Tariq Woolen, Coby Bryant, Tre Brown, Abraham Lucas and Boye Mafe.

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Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter
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Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Live Mint  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets' future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets’ future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

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Seahawks look to continue their MetLife Stadium mastery when they take on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets

Associated Press  

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Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run
1 month ago

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith delivered in one of the season’s biggest moments and boosted Seattle to a much-needed victory over the rival San Francisco 49ers. Smith’s 13-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds left gave Seattle a 20-17 victory on Sunday, its first win over San Francisco since 2021. While it wasn’t Smith’s best statistical performance of the season, …

Seahawks' Defensive Struggles Continue as They Face Long Road Ahead
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Seahawks' Defensive Struggles Continue as They Face Long Road Ahead

Associated Press  

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Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks
3 months ago

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — At one point this summer, Geno Smith’s representatives reached out to the Seattle Seahawks wondering if they wanted to start discussions on a contract extension. But if Smith continues to play the way he did on Sunday in Seattle’s 23-20 overtime win over New England, a decision on the QB’s future with the Seahawks may get more …

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1 year, 1 month ago

QB Geno Smith leaving question of who starts for Seahawks in hands of the coaches

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Geno Smith is leaving the decision about whether he’ll play Thursday night in the hands of Pete Carroll and the rest of the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff. That’s up to coach,” Smith said on Tuesday, two days before the Seahawks host San Francisco in a key matchup in the NFC West race. Smith left last Sunday’s loss …

Seahawks believe QB Geno Smith should make it back in time for Thursday’s game vs. 49ers
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks believe QB Geno Smith should make it back in time for Thursday’s game vs. 49ers

Associated Press  

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Geno Smith’s big throws and Jason Myers’ walk-off field goal lift Seahawks past Commanders 29-26
1 year, 1 month ago

Geno Smith’s big throws and Jason Myers’ walk-off field goal lift Seahawks past Commanders 29-26

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Given the opportunity for some more heroics in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, Geno Smith was nearly flawless. Smith led a pair of scoring drives late in the fourth quarter, the second leading to Jason Myers’ 43-yard field goal as time expired, and Seattle held off the Washington Commanders 29-26 on Sunday. Smith and Washington QB …

How can the Seahawks help Geno Smith through recent hiccups? Run the ball more
1 year, 1 month ago

How can the Seahawks help Geno Smith through recent hiccups? Run the ball more

New York Times  

Geno Smith entered the Week 8 matchup with the Cleveland Browns hoping to play a clean, mistake-free game. “We’re one of the best teams in football if we play right.” Assessing on Monday after watching the film, coach Pete Carroll said, “He did great at the beginning and the end, and in the middle, we weren’t as clean.” Smith led …

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal

Associated Press  

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Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle
2 years ago

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — One of the missing pieces from Geno Smith’s terrific comeback season for the Seattle Seahawks was directing something memorable late in the game. That finally happened Sunday when Smith led a game-winning drive in the final minutes as Seattle rallied past the Los Angeles Rams for a 27-23 victory in a must-win game for the Seahawks’ playoff …

Geno Smith hits Metcalf for late TD, Seahawks top Rams 27-23
2 years ago

Geno Smith hits Metcalf for late TD, Seahawks top Rams 27-23

Associated Press  

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Russell Wilson looks like he’ll be out for a while. So Seahawks’ Geno Smith era may begin
3 years, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson looks like he’ll be out for a while. So Seahawks’ Geno Smith era may begin

New York Times  

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Seahawks in a world of hurt after loss to Rams, Russell Wilson’s finger injury

New York Times  

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Potential cap cuts who could fit the Seahawks, and help Russell Wilson
3 years, 10 months ago

Potential cap cuts who could fit the Seahawks, and help Russell Wilson

New York Times  

When it comes to free agency, the Seahawks are proud bargain shoppers. Since quarterback Russell Wilson essentially went on a media tour last week throwing shade at the front office’s ability to draft or sign adequate offensive linemen – “I’m frustrated with getting hit too much,” he said on Feb. 9 – we’ll focus solely on that position in assessing …

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